Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Super Bulky Yarn (160yds/146m, 227g) – 1 ball
- Pink yarn for nose
- Crochet Hook: L/8.00mm
- Safety Eyes: 9mm – 1 pair
- Stitch Markers
- Polyfill for stuffing
- Scissors
- Tapestry Needle
- Finished Size:
- Height: 10–12 inches
- Width: 5–6 inches (including ears)
Abbreviations (US Terms):
- ch: Chain
- sc: Single Crochet
- inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec: Decrease (single crochet two stitches together)
- sl st: Slip Stitch
Stitching Instructions for Making Classic Crochet Bunny Pattern:
Body:
- Round 1: Foundation
- Begin with a magic ring.
- Crochet 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
- Round 3: 1 sc, inc repeat around. (18 sts)
- Round 4: 2 sc, inc repeat around. (24 sts)
- Round 5: 3 sc, inc repeat around. (30 sts)
- Rounds 6 to 10: Sc evenly around each round. (30 sts per round)
- Round 11: 3 sc, dec repeat around. (24 sts)
- Round 12: 2 sc, dec repeat around. (18 sts)
- Round 13: 1 sc, dec repeat around. (12 sts)
- Stuffing: Fill the body firmly with polyfill.
- Final Round:
- Dec around to close. (6 sts)
- Fasten off and use the tail to secure the opening. Weave in any loose ends.
Head:
- Round 1: Foundation
- Create a magic ring.
- Work 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
- Round 3: 1 sc, inc repeat around. (18 sts)
- Round 4: 2 sc, inc repeat around. (24 sts)
- Rounds 5 to 8: Sc evenly around each round. (24 sts per round)
- Round 9: 2 sc, dec repeat around. (18 sts)
- Round 10: 1 sc, dec repeat around. (12 sts)
- Features:
- Insert safety eyes between Rounds 6 and 7, spaced evenly.
- Use pink yarn to embroider a small nose between the eyes.
- Stuffing: Fill the head with polyfill.
- Final Round:
- Dec around to close. (6 sts)
- Fasten off and secure the opening with the tail. Weave in any remaining ends.
Ears (Make 2):
- Round 1: Foundation
- Start with a magic ring.
- Crochet 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)
- Round 2: 1 sc, inc repeat around. (9 sts)
- Rounds 3 to 8: Sc evenly around each round. (9 sts per round)
- Shaping: Gently flatten the ear and single crochet through both layers to close.
- Finishing: Fasten off, leaving a long tail for attaching to the head.
Arms (Make 2):
- Round 1: Foundation
- Create a magic ring.
- Work 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)
- Rounds 2 to 6: Sc evenly around each round. (6 sts per round)
- Stuffing: Lightly stuff the arms with polyfill.
- Shaping: Flatten the arm and single crochet through both sides to close.
- Finishing: Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Legs (Make 2):
- Round 1: Foundation
- Begin with a magic ring.
- Crochet 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)
- Round 2: 1 sc, inc repeat around. (9 sts)
- Rounds 3 to 6: Sc evenly around each round. (9 sts per round)
- Stuffing: Fill the legs with polyfill.
- Shaping: Flatten the leg and single crochet through both layers to close.
- Finishing: Fasten off, leaving a long tail for attachment.
Assembly:
- Head to Body: Attach the head securely to the top of the body using the long tails.
- Ears: Position and sew the ears evenly on top of the head.
- Arms: Attach the arms to the sides of the body, just below the head.
- Legs: Sew the legs to the bottom of the body, ensuring they are evenly placed.
- Final Touches: Weave in all loose ends to ensure a neat finish.
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